Argungu Roars Back: Winners Get Car, Hajj Seat as Leaders Converge for Grand Fishing Festival Finale.
By Ehis Agbon ARGUNGU — The ancient riverbanks of witnessed a historic resurgence of culture, unity, and celebration as the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival ended in spectacular fashion, with major prizes awarded and top political leaders in attendance. In a dramatic finale at the Matan Fada River fishing arena, […]
Osun 2026: AA gubernatorial candidate pledges an inclusive, grassroots‑driven government
Osun State’s Action Alliance (AA) gubernatorial candidate, Hon Olanrewaju Farinloye, has promised an all-inclusive administration that will bring traditional rulers, religious leaders, and every stakeholder into the decision‑making process. This was contained in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday The statement stated that Farinloye said his government would “carry along all the stakeholders […]
Population Dynamics: Sultan seeks more investment in families for productive not violent population
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto SULTAN of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs , Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has urged governments at all levels to invest adequately in productive and not violent population of the country. He said government , development partners and wealthy individuals were pillars in driving the course for productive […]
Plateau Youth Council’s Recall Threat Against Senator Mwadkon Sparks Controversy
A threat by the Plateau Youth Council (PYC), Northern Senatorial District, to initiate a recall process against Senator Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, who represents Plateau North in the National Assembly, has generated controversy, with supporters of the lawmaker dismissing the move as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Convener […]
Arrest of Soweto, Protesters Sparks Outcry Over Forced Demolitions in Lagos
By Ehis Agbon | Abuja, Nigeria Fresh concerns over civil liberties and forced evictions in Lagos State have emerged following the arrest of prominent activist, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, and several other protesters during a peaceful demonstration at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The protesters, drawn from waterfront and low-income communities including Makoko, Ajegunle, […]
RHA initiative gets State, LGs Coordinators in Sokoto state as Ambassadors, mobilisers
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A formal appointment and inauguration of a Coordinators and Local Governments line Ambassadors of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been conducted with Alhaji Haruna S. Adiya as the State Coordinator to drive the initiative in the caliphate. The initiative is aimed at bracing strategic massive mobilisation […]
OP-ED: An Open Letter To Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, By Nasiru Jagaba
Power Without Conscience, Silence Without Shame, Blood Without Justice Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Your recent outbursts about an alleged “silent war against the Muslim North” would deserve serious engagement if they were not built on selective outrage, dangerous amnesia, and a deeply troubling record of governance marked by exclusion, repression, and unanswered bloodshed. You did […]
Beyond Illustration: The Trajectory of Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko’s Political Theory and Practice – A Defining Force For Success
By Suleiman Adamu Sokoto The political dynamics of Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Daular Usmaniyya) transcend superficial interpretation and casual misapprehension. Much like the logic of cybernetics—where systems respond, adapt, and self-correct—Wamakko’s journey into political theory and practice represents an uncommon fusion of intellect, strategy, and experiential governance. Political theory and political skill are, indeed, […]
Sokoto Holds Special Prayers for Nigeria’s Peace and Unity
The Sokoto State Government on Friday organized a special prayer session seeking peace, unity and national development in Nigeria, amid ongoing security and socio-economic challenges facing the country. The prayer session was held at the Sultan Bello Jumu’at Mosque in Sokoto, shortly after the weekly Jumu’at prayers, as part of efforts to promote peaceful […]
Aliyu Urges Northern Leaders to Emulate Sardauna’s Legacy for Regional Development
Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has called on contemporary leaders in Northern Nigeria to emulate the leadership qualities of the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, saying his values remain critical to achieving sustainable development and prosperity in the region. The governor made the call in a message commemorating the anniversary of […]